CORONATION Street star Susie Blake gave her support to North Manchester Primary Care Trust at a health centre in North Manchester this week.

The familiar face, known to Corrie fans as Bev from the Rovers Return, was on hand to promote the Breast Screening Mobile Service at Newton Heath Health Centre.

Speaking at the event she said: "It's peace of mind free of charge, and it's really important to go when you get this opportunity, because screening does detect things long before you would be able to notice a difference yourself."

The Mobile Breast Screening Unit will be at the Newton Heath centre until November, and all women between 50 and 70 who are registered with a doctor in Clayton, Collyhurst, Miles Platting or Ancoats should automatically receive invitations to attend.

Women registered with a GP in the Newton Heath area will be invited for screening in August.

Bernadine O'Sullivan of North Manchester PCT said: "It only takes 30 minutes and is a quick and easy way to protect yourself against breast cancer."

"We believe that breast screening saves lives and we are encouraging women in North Manchester to attend."

All staff at the screening unit are women and they will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns patients may have.

For more information about breast screening pick up a leaflet from your local GP or contact the Nightingale Centre on 0161 448 0456.